The Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World According to the Prix Versailles (and @Forbes)

The Prix Versailles is a prestigious award that celebrates excellence in architecture and design in the restaurant industry. Every year, it highlights the most remarkable establishments worldwide, combining aesthetics, innovation, and an exceptional culinary experience. For 2024, the Prix Versailles has unveiled a list of 16 restaurants that stand out for their unique design and ability to provide an unforgettable atmosphere to their guests.

Located within Atlantis The Royal, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen is the first restaurant of award-winning chef Ariana Bundy. This female-led concept offers a modern approach to Persian cuisine, revisiting family recipes passed down through generations. Classic dishes are elevated with a contemporary twist, providing a culinary experience that is both complex and comforting.

Set in the former Melbourne Stock Exchange hall dating back to 1891, Reine & La Rue has transformed this Gothic space into a unique French gastronomic venue. After decades of abandonment, the heritage-listed building is reborn with elegance. The main restaurant, Reine, offers refined cuisine, while the adjacent bar, La Rue, located in an intimate courtyard, provides a dark and cozy atmosphere.

In São Paulo, chef Ivan Ralston leads Tuju, a restaurant that adapts its cuisine based on the seasons and weather conditions, with menus named Umidade, Chuva, Ventania, and Seca. Located on a peaceful street in the Jardim Paulistano neighborhood, the establishment stands out with a three-story vertical garden, creating an oasis dedicated to gastronomy. The ground floor houses a wine bar with glass walls and an indoor patio, leading to the main dining room and the open kitchen on the first floor.

These establishments illustrate the diversity and richness of the global gastronomic scene, where architecture and design play a key role in the culinary experience. The Prix Versailles continues to highlight these exceptional restaurants that harmoniously blend aesthetics, culture, and gastronomy.